Student experience

The reports, blogs and events below offer a wealth of evidence-based, independent research into the higher education student experience. From student use of generative AI, to the cost of student accommodation, to our flagship report, the HEPI and Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey, you will find a plethora of research here to inform institutional and national policy to develop and improve the student experience.

AI use is now ‘near universal’ among undergraduates, but students are divided on its impact, new HEPI survey finds  In just three years, generative AI has moved from novelty to near universality among undergraduates.

Author
Rose Stephenson and Charlotte Armstrong
Published
12 March 2026

In a new poll on a range of free speech issues, 35% of full-time undergraduate students say they Reform UK ‘should be banned from speaking at events held at higher…

Author
Nick Hillman OBE
Published
15 January 2026

Fifteen years ago, in December 2010, students were rioting on the streets of London as the House of Commons voted to allow undergraduate tuition fees in England to rise to…

Author
Nick Hillman
Published
18 December 2025
Date
11 June 2026
Format
In-person
Admission
Open-to-all
Date
29 January 2026
Organiser(s)
HEPI
Format
Online
Admission
Open-to-all
Date
11 December 2025
Organiser(s)
HEPI
Format
Online
Admission
Open-to-all